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Surrey RCMP need public's help in identifying suspect in groping incident

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 24 Jan, 2023 04:31 PM

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of a sexual assault by an unknown person that occurred in the Whalley area, and police are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect.

On Monday at 10:53 a.m., Mounties responded to a report of a female who had been groped by an unknown suspect near King George Blvd. and 102 Avenue.

Police conducted extensive CCTV canvass in the area and have obtained an image of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black man, 5’7”, in his mid to late 20s, with a slim build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans with rips in the front and black shoes with reflective laces.

He was also carrying a turquoise bag.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

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